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Mr. Olivieri

Kevin Olivieri

Social Media Analyst, TIG Global

Kevin Olivieri is the Social Media Analyst at hospitality-focused digital media agency TIG Global, where he focuses on the development of new media strategies for clientele. Mr. Olivieri's role is based on working with clients to develop innovative social media marketing initiatives, monitoring developments in this fast paced segment, and to weigh, balance and refine strategy to ensure that TIG Global’s clients are consistently maximizing their marketing efforts.
Mr. Olivieri's interest in social media was initially sparked by an internship completed during his studies for a short lived internet startup company in the healthcare industry, SameDayDr.com. In this role, he was tasked with creating social media and SEO strategies for the company, leading him to focus on this branch of marketing as a career path.
Mr. Olivieri is a graduate of American University in Washington, DC. During his time at American, he had the opportunity to travel with a select group of business students to visit multinational corporations in Central Europe to further understand business processes internationally (including Proctor & Gamble and GE). He graduated cum laude with a degree in Business Administration with a specialization in International Marketing in Fall of 2009
You can follow Mr. Olivieri on Twitter under the handle @KevinOlivieri and read his blog at gamehaschanged.me

Kevin Olivieri's articles

Mobile Technology: Relentless Innovation

Technology has become a crucial component in attracting and retaining hotel guests, and the need to enhance a guest’s technology experience is driving a relentless pace of innovation. To meet and exceed guest expectations, 54% of hotels will spend more on technology in 2018, and mobile solutions in particular will top the list of capital investments. Many hotels are integrating mobile booking, mobile keys, mobile payments and mobile check-in into their operations. Other hotels are emphasizing the in-room experience, boosting bandwidth and upgrading flat screen TVs to more easily interface with guest mobile devices. And though not yet mainstream, there are many exciting technology developments on the near horizon. The Internet of Things (loT) is taking form in some places, and can be found in guest room control systems, voice activation systems, and in wearable sensors that can be used for access and payment options. Virtual reality headsets are available at some hotels so guests can enjoy virtual trips to exotic locations or if off-property, preview conference facilities and guest rooms. How long will it be before a hotel employs a fleet of robots for room service, or utilizes a hologram as a concierge, or installs gesture-controlled walls that feature interactive digital displays? Some hotels are already using augmented reality for translation services, or interactive wall maps, or even virtual décor. This pace of innovation is challenging property owners and brands to stay on top of the latest technology trends while still addressing current projects. The January Hotel Business Review will explore what some hotels are doing to maximize their opportunities in the mobile technology space.